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How to use this handbook
Marks and notations used in this handbook
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Table of contents
Notes on using the camera
Basic operations
Using functions with the control wheel
Using functions in the menu
Connecting with other equipment
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
Sample photo search
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Identifying parts
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Flash
Lens
Table of
Sample photo
Playback
List of icons on the screen
Shooting standby
Graphic display Movie recording
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Using the control wheel and soft keys
Control wheel
Soft keys
Menu search
Shoot Mode
Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash.
Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio.
Camera
Image Size
Brightness/Color
Allows you to set playback functions.
Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings.
Playback
Setup
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Shooting images
1Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera.
zOn Scene Recognition
Background Defocus Control
1Press the center of the control wheel. 2Defocus the background by turning the control wheel.
zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to
focus on
zFor a better result of Background Defocus
Playing back images
Enlarged playback
zSwitching between the still image and movie
zScaling range
Deleting images
zTo delete several images
DISP (Display Contents)
During shooting
During playback
zWhat is histogram ?
Flash Mode
zTips on shooting with the flash
Exposure Comp.
You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of 2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images
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Drive Mode
You can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting.
Continuous Adv.
Speed Priority Cont.
Self-timer
Self-timer(Cont.)
Bracket: Cont.
Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C)
Image Index
zSwitching between the still image and movie
Intelligent Auto
The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate setti ngs.
1[Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. 2Point the camera to the subject.
zDefocusing the background easily
zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to
focus on
Scene Selection
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Anti Motion Blur
Sweep Panorama
Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images.
3Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD monitor.
Notes
zTips for shooting a panoramic image
zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images
Manual Exposure
BULB
zUsing the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C)
Shutter Priority
zShutter speed
Aperture Priority
Blurs or sharpens things in front of and beyond the subject.
1[Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Aperture Priority] t desired value.
2Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
zAperture
Program Auto
AF/MF Select
Selects auto focusing or manual focusin g.
1[Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode.
zUsing manual focusing effectively
zTo measure the exact distance to the subject
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)
Autofocus Area
1[Menu] t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode.
Autofocus Mode
Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.
1[Menu] t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode.
Precision Dig. Zoom
Face Detection
1[Menu] t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode.
Smile Shutter
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
1[Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2Wait for a smile to be detected.
3To exit Smile Shutter mode, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off].
zTips for better capturing of smiles
Smile Detection
Panorama Direction
Shooting Tip List
Image Size
1[Menu] t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode.
The image size varies depending on the [Panorama Direction] setting.
Still
Panorama
Movie
Aspect Ratio
Quality
Selects the compression format of still images.
1[Menu] t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode.
zRAW images
File Format (NEX-5/5C)
Selects the movie file format.
1[Menu] t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode.
zChecking 60i or 50i
zPlaying movies on other devices
ISO
Sets the luminous sensitivity.
1[Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting.
zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
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White Balance
1[Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode.
zEffects of lighting conditions
Preset white balance ( ) C.Temp./Filter
Custom white balance
Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.
1[Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode.
Flash Compensation
1[Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Compensation] t desired value.
zTips to adjust the brightness when shooting people
DRO/Auto HDR
Corrects the brightness or contrast.
1[Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode.
Corrects the brightness of the image (DRO: Dyn amic Range Optimizer).
1[Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [D-Range Opt.]. 2[Option] t desired value.
Auto HDR
Creative Style
(Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each Creative Style item.
Delete
zTo delete an image
Slide Show
Plays back images automatically.
1[Menu] t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t [OK].
Still/Movie Select
zSwitching between the still image and the movie
Image Index
zSwitching between the still image and the movie
Select Folder
Select Date
Rotate
Protect
Enlarge Image
zScaling range
Volume Settings
zAdjusting the volume during playback
Specify Printing
AF Illuminator
Red Eye Reduction
zWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon?
Auto Review
Grid Line
zChecking the frame for movie recording
Histogram
zWhat is histogram
MF Assist
Color Space
SteadyShot
Release w/oLens
Long Exposure NR
1[Menu] t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desired setting.
High ISO NR
Movie Audio Rec
Beep
Language
Date/Time Setup
Area Setting
Help Guide Display
Power Save
LCD Brightness
Display Color
Wide Image
Playback Display
CTRL FOR HDMI
USB Connection
Cleaning Mode
Version
Demo Mode
Reset Default
Format
File Number
Folder Name
Select Shoot. Folder
New Folder
Recover Image DB
Display Card Space
Upload Settings
1[Menu] t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting.
1Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card.
2Insert the Eye-Fi card you have set up into the camera, and shoot still images.
Transferring images using an Eye-Fi card
Viewing images on a TV
zOn PhotoTV HD
1Connect a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync to the camera.
The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appea rs on the TV screen.
Using BRAVIA Sync
Using with your computer
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
Recommended computer environment (Macintosh)
Using the software
Log on as Administrator.
1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2Click [Install].
3Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
Installing the software (Macintosh)
Using Image Data Converter SR
zTo use Image Data Converter SR
Using Image Data Lightbox SR
Using PMB
zTo use Image Data Lightbox SR
zTo use PMB
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Connecting the camera to the computer
Importing images to the computer without using PMB
Importing images to the computer (Windows)
Importing images to the computer (Macintosh)
Deleting the USB connection
Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C)
Selecting the method for creating a disc
zCharacteristics of each type of disc
zDiscs you can use with PMB
Table of
Sample photo
Creating a Blu-ray disc
Creating an AVCHD format disc
zPlaying AVCHD format disc on a computer
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
The battery pack cannot be installed.
Cannot turn on the camera.
The power turns off suddenly.
Shooting images
Viewing images
Deleting/Editing images
Computers
Memory card
Printing
Others
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Warning messages
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions below.
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Using the camera abroad
On TV color systems
Memory card
Memory Stick media
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InfoLITHIUM battery pack
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Battery charger
Mount Adaptor
Table of
Sample photo
AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C)
Recording and playback on your camera
Cleaning
Cleaning the camera
Cleaning the lens
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Notes on the License
